Why our Vert Junkies® love this
This is the layer that starts the whole system. 100% merino wool. Midweight warmth with a 1/4 zip to dump heat on the move. Odor resistance, breathability, and moisture control—locked in.
Key Features
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100% Merino Wool knit construction
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Midweight build: balanced warmth + airflow for mixed-output days
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1/4 Zip Neck for fast temperature regulation without stripping layers
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Breathable + moisture-wicking performance to manage sweat spikes
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Odor-resistant merino for multi-day wear and repeat laps
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Next-to-skin, athletic fit with high stretch (size down for a tighter fit)
Recommended Use
Wear it solo for cold-weather training, or run it under a shell for ski days and windy ridgelines. Zip up for the chairlift. Zip down when the climb turns savage.
Bottom Line
Merino heat. Zip control. Zero excuses.
Men's Tops — Size Chart (XS–4XL)
Measurements reflect body measures, not garment dimensions. If between sizes, size up for a relaxed fit.
| Size | Chest (in) | Chest (cm) | Waist (in) | Waist (cm) | Sleeve* (in) | Sleeve* (cm) |
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| XS | 32–34 | 81–86 | 26–28 | 66–71 | 31–32 | 79–81 |
| S | 35–37 | 89–94 | 29–31 | 74–79 | 32–33 | 81–84 |
| M | 38–40 | 97–102 | 32–34 | 81–86 | 33–34 | 84–86 |
| L | 41–43 | 104–109 | 35–37 | 89–94 | 34–35 | 86–89 |
| XL | 44–46 | 112–117 | 38–40 | 97–102 | 35–36 | 89–91 |
| 2XL | 47–49 | 119–124 | 41–43 | 104–109 | 36–37 | 91–94 |
| 3XL | 50–53 | 127–135 | 44–47 | 112–119 | 37–38 | 94–97 |
| 4XL | 54–57 | 137–145 | 48–51 | 122–130 | 38–39 | 97–99 |
*Sleeve measured from center back of neck to wrist. 1 inch = 2.54 cm.
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